'Tubuloids' offer a realistic platform for modeling chronic kidney disease

byInstitute of Science TokyoResearchers developed tubuloids from adult kidney cells. When exposed to cisplatin, the model replicated key steps in the chronic kidney disease progression, including DNA

Updated on: January 02,2026

'Tubuloids' offer a realistic platform for modeling chronic kidney disease

byInstitute of Science TokyoResearchers developed tubuloids from adult kidney cells. When exposed to cisplatin, the model replicated key steps in the chronic kidney disease progression, including DNA

Updated on:January 02,2026

'It happens more than you think': Examining sexual violence in later life

by Katie Pearce,George Mason UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSexual violence is usually framed as a concern affecting younger people. But a new George Mason University study of survivors ov

Updated on: December 31,2025

'It happens more than you think': Examining sexual violence in later life

by Katie Pearce,George Mason UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSexual violence is usually framed as a concern affecting younger people. But a new George Mason University study of survivors ov

Updated on:December 31,2025

Chronic kidney disease is now the ninth leading cause of death, global analysis finds

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecord numbers of men and women globally are now estimated to have reduced kidney function, a new study shows. Figures rose from 378 million peopl

Updated on: February 24,2026

Chronic kidney disease is now the ninth leading cause of death, global analysis finds

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecord numbers of men and women globally are now estimated to have reduced kidney function, a new study shows. Figures rose from 378 million peopl

Updated on:February 24,2026

Improving the medical and forensic care of sexual assault survivors in the emergency department

by Meg Dalton,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a resident, David Yang took care of numerous survivors of sexual assault in the emergency department (ED). Often, he would notice that

Updated on: March 14,2026

Improving the medical and forensic care of sexual assault survivors in the emergency department

by Meg Dalton,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a resident, David Yang took care of numerous survivors of sexual assault in the emergency department (ED). Often, he would notice that

Updated on:March 14,2026

Why heart disease is so often undiagnosed in women

by Nouran Sorour,University of KentuckyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a cardiologist, I see this far too often: women come to us later in the course of heart disease, sometimes after weeks or ev

Updated on: April 06,2026

Why heart disease is so often undiagnosed in women

by Nouran Sorour,University of KentuckyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a cardiologist, I see this far too often: women come to us later in the course of heart disease, sometimes after weeks or ev

Updated on:April 06,2026

Study finds 1 in 8 males undergo scrotal surgery 20 years after kidney donation

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population-based cohort study evaluated the long-term scrotal surgery rates after laparoscopic nephrectomy in male living kidney dono

Updated on: April 03,2026

Study finds 1 in 8 males undergo scrotal surgery 20 years after kidney donation

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA population-based cohort study evaluated the long-term scrotal surgery rates after laparoscopic nephrectomy in male living kidney dono

Updated on:April 03,2026

Trial showing ivermectin safety in small children could spur progress against several neglected tropical diseases

by American Society of Tropical Medicine & HygieneCredit: Ammad Rasool from PexelsMillions of very young children currently excluded from treatment with the drug ivermectin could be safely include

Updated on: April 05,2026

Trial showing ivermectin safety in small children could spur progress against several neglected tropical diseases

by American Society of Tropical Medicine & HygieneCredit: Ammad Rasool from PexelsMillions of very young children currently excluded from treatment with the drug ivermectin could be safely include

Updated on:April 05,2026

Strong link between type 2 diabetes and hearing loss revealed

by Tina Maggio,American Academy of OtolaryngologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs the United States observes American Diabetes Month this November, acomprehensive studypublished inOtolaryngology–H

Updated on: April 02,2026

Strong link between type 2 diabetes and hearing loss revealed

by Tina Maggio,American Academy of OtolaryngologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs the United States observes American Diabetes Month this November, acomprehensive studypublished inOtolaryngology–H

Updated on:April 02,2026

Triglyceride-lowering drug significantly reduce rate of acute pancreatitis in high-risk patients

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Mass General Brigham have found that olezarsen—a drug designed to lower triglyceride levels—can also decrease the risk of acute pancreat

Updated on: April 05,2026

Triglyceride-lowering drug significantly reduce rate of acute pancreatitis in high-risk patients

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Mass General Brigham have found that olezarsen—a drug designed to lower triglyceride levels—can also decrease the risk of acute pancreat

Updated on:April 05,2026

Using over-the-counter antioxidant to treat progressive multiple sclerosis shows mixed results

byOregon Health & Science UniversityRebecca Spain, M.D., M.S.P.H., is lead author on a new randomized controlled clinical trial testing the over-the-counter supplement lipoic acid in treating prog

Updated on: April 06,2026

Using over-the-counter antioxidant to treat progressive multiple sclerosis shows mixed results

byOregon Health & Science UniversityRebecca Spain, M.D., M.S.P.H., is lead author on a new randomized controlled clinical trial testing the over-the-counter supplement lipoic acid in treating prog

Updated on:April 06,2026

A new, potent street drug is causing severe withdrawal, and doctors are scrambling to respond

by Aubrey Whelan, Max MarinCredit: Pixabay from PexelsDominic Cipriano couldn't stop shaking. A drug dealer on the streets of Kensington had sold him a bag of what he thought was fentanyl. And whe

Updated on: January 09,2026

A new, potent street drug is causing severe withdrawal, and doctors are scrambling to respond

by Aubrey Whelan, Max MarinCredit: Pixabay from PexelsDominic Cipriano couldn't stop shaking. A drug dealer on the streets of Kensington had sold him a bag of what he thought was fentanyl. And whe

Updated on:January 09,2026

Flu season peak is still to come this year: Is it too late to get a flu shot?

by Irene WrightCredit: FRANK MERIÑO from PexelsWhile flu shot campaigns and initiatives start around the end of the summer, the peak season for flu is still weeks away.And if you haven't gotten yo

Updated on: March 03,2026

Flu season peak is still to come this year: Is it too late to get a flu shot?

by Irene WrightCredit: FRANK MERIÑO from PexelsWhile flu shot campaigns and initiatives start around the end of the summer, the peak season for flu is still weeks away.And if you haven't gotten yo

Updated on:March 03,2026